DADT possible vote tonight!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

I agree and the number goes way up if you leave out the marines. If they could be left out DADT is repealed yesterday.

The thing is, I dont see why the right (i should call them the wrong instead) is against it. Its not like all of the sudden the marines is going to become the best gay club on the planet. and change to pink camo.

If a gay marine tries to improperly hit on a straight marine and makes the unit uncomfortable, he should be kicked out, or demoted, or whatever they do. Just like if a straight man improperly tries a straight woman (like exposes himself or something). he also should be kicked out, or demoted.

But to throw out people who are willing to die for their country, just because someone found out they are gay.. is pathetic and an embarrassment for our country and military.

The Repubs are so wrong they should be ashamed of themselves.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

The thing is, I dont see why the right (i should call them the wrong instead) is against it...

I think a good portion of the right is for repeal, especially those under 60. I also think the majority of Marines active and retired, are against it. Leaving the marines out could just be a compromise that gets 80% of the repeal done now and maybe in another 1/2 generation they'll be ready to come onboard.

[Antitrust32]

I think the Marines need to deal with it. in about 1 week time after the repeal is done, they will realize it was like the smallest deal in the world and that nothing has changed for the worse.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I think the Marines need to deal with it. in about 1 week time after the repeal is done, they will realize it was like the smallest deal in the world and that nothing has changed for the worse.

it might be just my experience but the marines I have known are a bit different than the other branches and don't react to 'deal with it' very well. They seem to want to destroy or eliminate rather than deal.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

it might be just my experience but the marines I have known are a bit different than the other branches and don't react to 'deal with it' very well. They seem to want to destroy or eliminate rather than deal.

see 'a few good men' no pun intended

[Riot]

The Democrats have turned the tables on the GOP, and Bernie Sanders is up there on the Senate floor, actually holding the floor and talking ... C-Span2 You go, Bernie. You even filibuster better than the GOP. At least you have the balls to actually hold the floor <g>

Update: He started at 10:30, and it's 3:30, five hours, and the old guy is still going. Good for him <g>

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Riot

The Democrats have turned the tables on the GOP, and Bernie Sanders is up there on the Senate floor, actually holding the floor and talking ... C-Span2 You go, Bernie. You even filibuster better than the GOP. At least you have the balls to actually hold the floor <g>

Update: He started at 10:30, and it's 3:30, five hours, and the old guy is still going. Good for him <g>

lol
now, since it's the dems, filibustering is just peachy. glad to see you're consistent.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I think the Marines need to deal with it. in about 1 week time after the repeal is done, they will realize it was like the smallest deal in the world and that nothing has changed for the worse.

it would be nice if those against it would come to the realization that gays have been and are now a part of the military. it hasn't been a problem and it won't be a problem.